While ZERO percent of Black voters is crazy work (curious about the sample here) this reflects Black sentiments going all the way back to the 2020 Presidential Primary where 2/3 of Black people didn’t think Buttigieg addressed issues pertaining to the Black community well at all. Little has changed…

We’re quickly returning to an era where citizenship was equivalent to “whiteness.” And, even then, it will be depend on the perception of those in power as the SC already has precedent ruling Asian Indians ineligible for citizenship despite their Caucasian ancestry bc they didn’t fit perceptions.

I still believe the talk of “Trump fatigue” was total bs & against actual research - esp for Black voters. Biden/Harris campaign should’ve hammered home the threat Trump represented non-stop. Black turnout may have been different. I’m NOT talking about the ambiguous “threat to democracy” rhetoric…

“I will not be complicit in so grave an attack on our system of law, I dissent.” Pretty sure I’ll be teaching Sotomayor’s words for the next few decades…

So, to rehash the last 2 months: - No Kings protest - Assassination of sitting state Senator & husband - Attempted assassination of state Senator & wife - Military style Trump parade - LA & NY fighting ICE - National guard & marines deployed - Bomb Iran Yeah, SCOTUS saw an opportunity & took it.

For anyone wondering how to close the gap…get young Black voters (esp men) out to vote at much higher rates (which will take a ton of time & $ that’s hard to find when mobilizing Black voters). Hard to convince older gen to listen to young folks if they think they’re not voting in the first place.

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This even goes for white Dems. Although they’re more liberal on a few issues, like immigration, Black Dems consistently prioritize issues of social progress much more than white Dems (i.e. race issues, crime, educ...) & often hold the MOST progressive attitudes on equality/equity in the U.S.

Just another example of Black accomplishments being rebranded as something new & ingenious when white people do it…

When #BlackVoterProject asked Black people who they want to as future Dem candidates they are ready & willing to get behind young, bright Black politicians. The blueprint is there for Dems to win elections where Black people can make a difference, they just need to elevate their bright young talent.

It’s CRAZY to me how its’s clear that Dems really need to talk to young Black men…but there’s NOTHING in this analysis that actually gives them a voice or speaks directly to them. We need studies specifically focused on Black men - ideally by Black researchers - to really make any inroads here.

Wanna know how to depress Black political enthusiasm even further? This is it… As expected, 11% of Black people rated Trump highly favorable in a post-election #BlackVoterProject. When asked about Musk, he received the EXACT SAME amount of support (or lack thereof) - only 11% rated him fav as well.

A cynical person might say that this Admin is intentionally discouraging people to show up to their check-in appointments as it creates a larger pool of people flagged for immediate deportation down the road, justifying even more extreme action…

It’s important to note that, although Black people consider reparations important, they’re less fav than other policies, like voting rights & police reform. When asked, many don’t believe reparations will happen in their lifetime - but that view could change if policies like Nichols’ prevail.

The Trump Admin wants to put as much pressure on Sanctuary cities/states as possible, forcing them to make a decision about whether or not they will actually stand down…or help ICE efforts. If they resist, it gives even more reason to stop fed aid (plus the more militarization the better for Trump).

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Nothing too surprising in the new Cook report: Why Harris Lost. What continues to stand out for me far more than any shifts in Black support, is the # of low-propensity & new voters that Dems failed to turnout. (I’m sure the #s for Black voters are even worse…) www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/nat...

I think this confirms @blkprofcct.bsky.social point about Black turnout being a key determinant of the 2024 election. Dems bet wrong that January 6 would lead to an uptick of centrist White voters, and that did not materialize.

I remember back in July/August 2024 @blkprofcct.bsky.social beating the drum that Harris campaign and supporters needed to focus more on Black voter turnout There’s no Democratic Party w/o Black voter turnout

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As education continues to crumble, remember anti-intellectualism is a fundamental aspect of far-right movements as they need to convince people (through conspiracy) that the reality they live in is something created to destroy them (rather than a changing world), then offer an imaginary alternative.

So since this shit still gets attention…If we’re talking about a representative 1,000 sample, that’s a useless ~120 Black people TOTAL. Meaning, we’re drawing conclusions from the answers of roughly 25 Black people who are likely wealthier, more conservative outliers (not to mention the +/-10% MoE).

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Anyone who says sexism didn’t play a central role in this past election is in complete & utter denial. (And btw social scientists could make a very strong scientific case about the role of sexism in the 2024 election, we just haven’t had anyone do it yet)

It’s annoying how little is said about the way Harris dramatically pulled the Democratic Party out of a historic landslide lost. Even among Black voters, who are ALWAYS the Democrats most ardent supporters, Harris led to major gains in BOTH support & turnout across EVERY SINGLE demographic group.

To me, if white supremacists have to bury the achievements and accomplishments of non-white (especially Black) people, it’s a pretty clear indication they know they’re not supreme.

MAGA arguing that the amount of brown immigrants coming to the U.S. constitutes an invasion while, at the same time, making plans to bring in new white immigrants sounds about right…

For most states, the Real ID is something you’d have to know to opt into & it costs more than a regular state ID or drivers license, not an automatic DMV upgrade you just received. Watch this quickly become a poll tax when Real IDs are required to vote under Trump’s national voters ID law…

Don’t think Real ID will only effect travel - it’s not just a coincidence that the administration is focused on requiring real ID (after years of delay) while also pushing for a national photo ID requirement at the same time, all leading up to midterm elections in the next 1.5 years…

@nberlat.bsky.social Instead of Klein & Schor, I'd suggest Senate Dems bring in Dr. Towler & Black Insights. Their research on Colorado Black voters and abortion rights was critical to our win on Amendment 79. 70% of Colorado voters of color supported Amendment 79. bsky.app/profile/blkp...

This is a bold face lie building on the misinformation campaign that started during the campaign. Compared to 2020, Black voters did NOT move to Trump & 12% is NOT a “very high amount.” This lie going unchallenged only builds apathy among [Black] voters who don’t know any better.

It’s so sad how much of the mainstream political conversation we see with Black men is so ahistorical & ass backwards. What’s worse, those watching this probably don’t follow/engage politics often but use these fools (just like Charlemagne) to decide who to vote for or if they should vote period.

This is also reflected in the changing partisanship among younger Black Americans, who are now 1-2 gen removed from the CRM & don’t have the same strong ties to the Dems - or party politics in general. It’s going to take a much greater effort w/different strategies to get Black youth (re)engaged.

As Black people take a step back from electoral politics & mainstream protests, I see this as a political act (Target boycott too) suggesting that Black solidarity is as strong as ever & can serve as a reminder that for centuries Black politics was about so much more than voting.

So, in other words: Shedeur did everything he needed to and we really liked him but other “forces” kept us from drafting him…

“3/5th’s of my followers are Black!”

One part of the EO that is flying under the radar is that the order attempts to create a cadre of lawyers & legal firms beholden to Trump that will defend officers actions in court across the country. Plus, it takes all these legal firms off the table for those looking to sue law enforcement…

Hmmm 🤔 if that were the case…I’ve never seen a 5th round back-up QB featured right alongside the teams #5 pick… I think we all know what’s going on here: the league wanted to knock Shedeur down a notch, but the Brown’s owner couldn’t pass up the opportunity to exploit & cash in on Sanders either.

If Dems really want this to go anywhere, they’ll need both the House and Senate to really do anything…

America is quickly becoming Trump’s 7th bankruptcy.

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There’s deep-rooted issues of historical inequality at work here…just as w/Jim Crow. As an example, throughout the 1900s, many Black people born in inadequate hospitals across the rural South have birth certificates w/misspellings (some even handwritten) that will NEVER match current documents.

If Dems are looking for ways to keep Black voters engaged, or re-engage them entirely, they’d be wise to not just move on from Trump’s attacks on DEI & the obvious examples of racism. Even w/limited data, it’s clear that these issues are important & matter MORE to Black people & can’t be ignored.

Democrats better be careful here, esp if they have their sights on a larger role in the national party (i.e. President/VP), as that goes through Black voters. The latest YouGov/Economist polling (albeit w/limited Black sample; N=229) shows Black voters are unique in their hate for Trump’s tariffs.

Guess who economic uncertainty hurts the most? Those who feel the tightness of their budget every day. Others make tons of money. Polling shows Black Americans are less likely to “Definitely” have enough to pay the bills every month, while more likely to say income inequality is a serious problem…